CCTV surveillance camera system set to be installed at Hartlepool’s Rossmere Park

A new CCTV surveillance camera system is set to be deployed in Hartlepool’s Rossmere Park in a bid to help crackdown on antisocial behaviour, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

Proposals were submitted by Hartlepool Borough Council chiefs earlier this year to put the two CCTV columns, measuring eight metres and 10 metres, in the park. It came as part of plans to install CCTV security cameras at all major parks across the town to help combat anti-social behaviour and vandalism.

The council planning committee approved the plans, with reassurances being given from council staff the cameras were to combat anti-social behaviour and would not invade people’s privacy.

Sylvia Pinkney, head of public protection at the council, said: “It has been identified as being appropriate for the prevention of crime and disorder.

“The park has been subject to anti-social behaviour most recently relating to the events area and the play site, the installation of public space CCTV will provide a level of protection to the site and improved community safety.

“The location and height of each camera has been selected to provide the best available coverage of the park whilst being able to obtain a wireless link.

“They are not there to be intrusive to the residents in the area, they are there to protect the park and would be used if an incident occurs.”

She also added all staff operating cameras would be fully trained, audited, and act within human rights, privacy and data protection laws.

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